Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

777 MERRITT ISLAND CSWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3447691
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736718
DBPR license1504212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. To the right of time controlled service well below window. Operator changed water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At salad reach in cooler. Raw tuna stored in top drawer over strawberries. No physical barrier between drawers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03F-04-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. In well on service side of line. Sour cream, shredded cheese, ranch, butter, etc.. operators is not discarding products at end of time limit. On counter across from service window. Whipped butter not discarded at end of time limit. Operator is changing time markings without discarding product. All products over 41°F at time of changing marking. Had managers review available TPHC procedures, both DBPR and Outback versions.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of compliance for multiple employees

Basic 2

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 of 2 cooks put on beard restraint

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to whipped butter on service line. Scoop in standing water at 112°F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.